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How massage works
The human body is made up of different systems, among them the muscular, nervous, skeletal, lymphatic, cardiovascular and digestive systems. Each system is affected, either directly or indirectly, by massage. After a massage you might expect your muscles to be relaxed, your senses to be heightened, your skeletal system to be realigned, your lymphatic system to be cleansed, your circulation to be improved, and your digestive system to function more smoothly. Disorders such as constipation can be alleviated through massage. The first noticeable effect of massage on the body is a slight reddening of the skin in the area being worked on - this indicates that there is increased blood flow to that area. Improved circulation helps relieve many muscle ailments. When a muscle is tense and tight as a result of stress or injury, it contracts. This has the effect of squeezing some of the blood from the muscle, reducing circulation to it and causing the muscle fibres to cling together and become dry, rather like when cooked spaghetti is left to stand with no sauce. In sever cases, waste matter and toxins build up in the muscle fibres, and tense spots or "knots" develop, which feel like hard pebbles lodged deep within the muscle. If left untreated, the body begins to mistake these knots for bone and lays down calcium deposits on them. The results can be extremely painful. When you massage a tense, contracted muscle, blood flow to it is increased, which helps to separate the muscle fibres. Think of this as putting sauce on spaghetti. The result is that toxins and waste matter are flushed from the cells and eliminated from the body through urination, defecation and perspiration. When one body system is adversely affected, other body systems are also impacted. Tense, contracted muscles affect the skeletal system by gradually pulling the bones out of alignment ultimately causing more pain and reducing mobility. Massage relaxes and can also help lengthen the muscles, which in turn realigns the skeleton. After a good massage, a person will often stand straighter and appear taller. The physical benefits of massage are inextricably linked to an improved state of mind. Anxiety levels decrease, and people tend to sleep better after a massage. A well-rested person suffers less from exhaustion and fatigue and deals more effectively with stress. The ability to concentrate improves and people tend to experience fewer tension headaches. |
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This intel was contributed by bessy74
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May, 2012
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